CWE-798
Allowed-with-ReviewUse of Hard-coded Credentials
Abstraction: Base · Status: Draft
The product contains hard-coded credentials, such as a password or cryptographic key.
2175 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.
GHSA-V2XM-CM5X-FVV8
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-13 01:37 – Updated: 2022-05-13 01:37Cheetahmobile CM Launcher 3D - Theme, wallpaper, Secure, Efficient, 5.0.3, 2017-09-19, Android application uses a hard-coded key for encryption. Data stored using this key can be decrypted by anyone able to access this key.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2017-13106"
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"nvd_published_at": "2018-08-15T22:29:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
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"details": "Cheetahmobile CM Launcher 3D - Theme, wallpaper, Secure, Efficient, 5.0.3, 2017-09-19, Android application uses a hard-coded key for encryption. Data stored using this key can be decrypted by anyone able to access this key.",
"id": "GHSA-v2xm-cm5x-fvv8",
"modified": "2022-05-13T01:37:42Z",
"published": "2022-05-13T01:37:42Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-13106"
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"url": "https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/787952"
}
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-V35H-V22H-83C9
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-14 03:31 – Updated: 2022-05-14 03:31A remote, unauthenticated attacker can gain remote code execution on the the Tenda AC15 router with a specially crafted password parameter for the COOKIE header.
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"CVE-2018-5768"
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"nvd_published_at": "2018-03-20T19:29:00Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
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"details": "A remote, unauthenticated attacker can gain remote code execution on the the Tenda AC15 router with a specially crafted password parameter for the COOKIE header.",
"id": "GHSA-v35h-v22h-83c9",
"modified": "2022-05-14T03:31:06Z",
"published": "2022-05-14T03:31:06Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-5768"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.fidusinfosec.com/tenda-ac15-hard-coded-accounts-cve-2018-5768"
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"score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-V37V-92MH-7R2F
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:35 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:35An issue was discovered on V-SOL V1600D V2.03.69 OLT devices. The string K0LTdi@gnos312$ is compared to the password provided by the the remote attacker. If it matches, access is provided.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-29377"
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"nvd_published_at": "2020-11-29T01:15:00Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
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"details": "An issue was discovered on V-SOL V1600D V2.03.69 OLT devices. The string K0LTdi@gnos312$ is compared to the password provided by the the remote attacker. If it matches, access is provided.",
"id": "GHSA-v37v-92mh-7r2f",
"modified": "2022-05-24T17:35:05Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:35:05Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-29377"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/Jul/14"
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
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GHSA-V39R-CHPW-X66J
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-02-03 18:30 – Updated: 2023-02-10 15:30TOTOLINK T8 V4.1.5cu was discovered to contain a hard code password for the telnet service which is stored in the component /web_cste/cgi-bin/product.ini.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-24155"
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"nvd_published_at": "2023-02-03T16:15:00Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "TOTOLINK T8 V4.1.5cu was discovered to contain a hard code password for the telnet service which is stored in the component /web_cste/cgi-bin/product.ini.",
"id": "GHSA-v39r-chpw-x66j",
"modified": "2023-02-10T15:30:26Z",
"published": "2023-02-03T18:30:33Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-24155"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/Double-q1015/CVE-vulns/blob/main/totolink_t8/telnet_login/telnet_login.md"
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
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GHSA-V3F3-RPCM-8JHW
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-13 01:38 – Updated: 2022-05-13 01:38A hard-coded cryptographic key vulnerability was identified in Red Lion Controls Sixnet-Managed Industrial Switches running firmware Version 5.0.196 and Stride-Managed Ethernet Switches running firmware Version 5.0.190. Vulnerable versions of Stride-Managed Ethernet switches and Sixnet-Managed Industrial switches use hard-coded HTTP SSL/SSH keys for secure communication. Because these keys cannot be regenerated by users, all products use the same key. The attacker could disrupt communication or compromise the system. CVSS v3 base score: 10, CVSS vector string: (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H). Red Lion Controls recommends updating to SLX firmware Version 5.3.174.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2016-9335"
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"nvd_published_at": "2018-05-09T13:29:00Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
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"details": "A hard-coded cryptographic key vulnerability was identified in Red Lion Controls Sixnet-Managed Industrial Switches running firmware Version 5.0.196 and Stride-Managed Ethernet Switches running firmware Version 5.0.190. Vulnerable versions of Stride-Managed Ethernet switches and Sixnet-Managed Industrial switches use hard-coded HTTP SSL/SSH keys for secure communication. Because these keys cannot be regenerated by users, all products use the same key. The attacker could disrupt communication or compromise the system. CVSS v3 base score: 10, CVSS vector string: (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H). Red Lion Controls recommends updating to SLX firmware Version 5.3.174.",
"id": "GHSA-v3f3-rpcm-8jhw",
"modified": "2022-05-13T01:38:33Z",
"published": "2022-05-13T01:38:33Z",
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-9335"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-17-054-02"
}
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
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GHSA-V3GF-CFPP-PJJG
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-07-24 21:30 – Updated: 2025-07-24 21:30HCL iAutomate includes hardcoded credentials which may result in potential exposure of confidential data if intercepted or accessed by unauthorized parties.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-31953"
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"nvd_published_at": "2025-07-24T21:15:28Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
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"details": "HCL iAutomate includes hardcoded credentials which may result in potential exposure of confidential data if intercepted or accessed by unauthorized parties.",
"id": "GHSA-v3gf-cfpp-pjjg",
"modified": "2025-07-24T21:30:39Z",
"published": "2025-07-24T21:30:39Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-31953"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.hcl-software.com/csm?id=kb_article\u0026sysparm_article=KB0122646"
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"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-V3RC-5Q86-WWQ8
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-06-26 21:32 – Updated: 2025-03-13 18:32A hardcoded privileged ID within Lumisxp v15.0.x to v16.1.x allows attackers to bypass authentication and access internal pages and other sensitive information.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-33329"
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-06-26T19:15:13Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
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"details": "A hardcoded privileged ID within Lumisxp v15.0.x to v16.1.x allows attackers to bypass authentication and access internal pages and other sensitive information.",
"id": "GHSA-v3rc-5q86-wwq8",
"modified": "2025-03-13T18:32:03Z",
"published": "2024-06-26T21:32:16Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-33329"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://gist.github.com/rodnt/f6b3a2ac875b8f13656063eefbfd9812"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jul/7"
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
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]
}
GHSA-V3X3-GPVQ-H27P
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-03-24 00:00 – Updated: 2022-04-01 00:00GE UR bootloader binary Version 7.00, 7.01 and 7.02 included unused hardcoded credentials. Additionally, a user with physical access to the UR IED can interrupt the boot sequence by rebooting the UR.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-27430"
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"CWE-798"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2022-03-23T20:15:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "GE UR bootloader binary Version 7.00, 7.01 and 7.02 included unused hardcoded credentials. Additionally, a user with physical access to the UR IED can interrupt the boot sequence by rebooting the UR.",
"id": "GHSA-v3x3-gpvq-h27p",
"modified": "2022-04-01T00:00:57Z",
"published": "2022-03-24T00:00:19Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-27430"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsa-21-075-02"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.gegridsolutions.com/Passport/Login.aspx"
}
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-V3XC-V2G4-H75G
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-02-20 15:31 – Updated: 2024-02-20 15:31A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Totolink X6000R 9.4.0cu.852_B20230719. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file /etc/shadow. The manipulation leads to hard-coded credentials. It is possible to launch the attack on the local host. The complexity of an attack is rather high. The exploitation appears to be difficult. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-254179. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
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"CVE-2024-1661"
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"nvd_published_at": "2024-02-20T13:15:08Z",
"severity": "LOW"
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"details": "A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Totolink X6000R 9.4.0cu.852_B20230719. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file /etc/shadow. The manipulation leads to hard-coded credentials. It is possible to launch the attack on the local host. The complexity of an attack is rather high. The exploitation appears to be difficult. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-254179. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.",
"id": "GHSA-v3xc-v2g4-h75g",
"modified": "2024-02-20T15:31:03Z",
"published": "2024-02-20T15:31:03Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-1661"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/WoodManGitHub/MyCVEs/blob/main/2024-Totolink/X6000R-Hardcoded-Password.md"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.254179"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?id.254179"
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"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
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GHSA-V432-RQF8-J9MR
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-17 01:07 – Updated: 2025-04-20 03:44The AT&T U-verse 9.2.2h0d83 firmware for the Arris NVG599 device, when IP Passthrough mode is not used, configures WAN access to a caserver https service with the tech account and an empty password, which allows remote attackers to obtain root privileges by establishing a session on port 49955 and then installing new software, such as BusyBox with "nc -l" support.
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"nvd_published_at": "2017-09-03T19:29:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
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"details": "The AT\u0026T U-verse 9.2.2h0d83 firmware for the Arris NVG599 device, when IP Passthrough mode is not used, configures WAN access to a caserver https service with the tech account and an empty password, which allows remote attackers to obtain root privileges by establishing a session on port 49955 and then installing new software, such as BusyBox with \"nc -l\" support.",
"id": "GHSA-v432-rqf8-j9mr",
"modified": "2025-04-20T03:44:16Z",
"published": "2022-05-17T01:07:23Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-14116"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://threatpost.com/bugs-in-arris-modems-distributed-by-att-vulnerable-to-trivial-attacks/127753"
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"url": "https://www.nomotion.net/blog/sharknatto"
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"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100585"
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Mitigation
- For outbound authentication: store passwords, keys, and other credentials outside of the code in a strongly-protected, encrypted configuration file or database that is protected from access by all outsiders, including other local users on the same system. Properly protect the key (CWE-320). If you cannot use encryption to protect the file, then make sure that the permissions are as restrictive as possible [REF-7].
- In Windows environments, the Encrypted File System (EFS) may provide some protection.
Mitigation
For inbound authentication: Rather than hard-code a default username and password, key, or other authentication credentials for first time logins, utilize a "first login" mode that requires the user to enter a unique strong password or key.
Mitigation
If the product must contain hard-coded credentials or they cannot be removed, perform access control checks and limit which entities can access the feature that requires the hard-coded credentials. For example, a feature might only be enabled through the system console instead of through a network connection.
Mitigation
- For inbound authentication using passwords: apply strong one-way hashes to passwords and store those hashes in a configuration file or database with appropriate access control. That way, theft of the file/database still requires the attacker to try to crack the password. When handling an incoming password during authentication, take the hash of the password and compare it to the saved hash.
- Use randomly assigned salts for each separate hash that is generated. This increases the amount of computation that an attacker needs to conduct a brute-force attack, possibly limiting the effectiveness of the rainbow table method.
Mitigation
- For front-end to back-end connections: Three solutions are possible, although none are complete.
- The first suggestion involves the use of generated passwords or keys that are changed automatically and must be entered at given time intervals by a system administrator. These passwords will be held in memory and only be valid for the time intervals.
- Next, the passwords or keys should be limited at the back end to only performing actions valid for the front end, as opposed to having full access.
- Finally, the messages sent should be tagged and checksummed with time sensitive values so as to prevent replay-style attacks.
CAPEC-191: Read Sensitive Constants Within an Executable
An adversary engages in activities to discover any sensitive constants present within the compiled code of an executable. These constants may include literal ASCII strings within the file itself, or possibly strings hard-coded into particular routines that can be revealed by code refactoring methods including static and dynamic analysis.
CAPEC-70: Try Common or Default Usernames and Passwords
An adversary may try certain common or default usernames and passwords to gain access into the system and perform unauthorized actions. An adversary may try an intelligent brute force using empty passwords, known vendor default credentials, as well as a dictionary of common usernames and passwords. Many vendor products come preconfigured with default (and thus well-known) usernames and passwords that should be deleted prior to usage in a production environment. It is a common mistake to forget to remove these default login credentials. Another problem is that users would pick very simple (common) passwords (e.g. "secret" or "password") that make it easier for the attacker to gain access to the system compared to using a brute force attack or even a dictionary attack using a full dictionary.